Blood cell separator
US4356958A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 1, 1979 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB04B2005/0457
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A centrifugal blood component separator with a spiral helically inclined rotor chamber. The apparatus uses continuous blood flow-through without rotating seals. At the lower end of the helical rotor chamber there are terminals for blood input and packed red blood cell output, whereas at the higher end there is a terminal for plasma. Intermediate outlet terminals may be provided for white blood cells and platelets.
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